Posted by Oddzilla on July 3, 2000, at 15:17:22
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by tdaneen on July 3, 2000, at 9:14:05
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> I don't feel like I have "romanticised" "mental illness" (a term I refuse to use BTW). The experiences that those of us have had make us better suited to understand many, many different circumstances. Why do we come to these stupid message boards anyway? We come here because we want to have understanding and insight from those who have been there. We want to have empathy from those who will feel as we feel. Those who emote as we do. We want to get reassurance when we are scared because we have to go another round with yet another new medication.
Who are you talking about when you say we? We are all individuals here. Everyone's experience is different.
> The usefulness of this style of forum for me (and me alone I am not speaking for anyone else) is in question. I doubt I will use this forum for anything other than for meds/side effects etc.That might be best if you feel too fragile to deal with people who do not rubberstamp your opinions. But I think someday you might have a lot to offer as well as recieve. And I would certainly welcome you back. I find the diversity of experience and opinion to be the most valuable part of PB.
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> For those of you who actually tried to answer with their insight and empathy and experience, Thankyou. You have made this a worthwhile experience. I am indebted to you. This has been a dark time for me.I wish the best for your children. I wish you the courage to put them first. O.
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